6 Gourmet Food Gifts for Mother's Day or any Other Special Occasion

If your mother is an absolute foodie then giving her a gift
of food will both warm her heart and fill her stomach with
yummy goodness this Mother's Day. Here is a short list of
ideas to get your imagination flowing.

' For The Chocolate Lover ' If your mother has a sweet tooth
and completely adores gourmet chocolate or other types of
candy then a basket (or other useful container) full of her
favorite chocolates or candy from when she was a little girl
' you know the one she gushes about every time she sees it? '
should hit the spot. You could do a chocolate around the
world themed basket with bars of chocolate, hot chocolate or
cocoa from different regions or places famous for their
chocolate. Places that come to mind include Mexico,
Switzerland, England, Belgium, France as well as the United
States.

' For The Wine Lover ' Is mom a wine aficionado? A thoughtful
gift for the mom who loves her wine might be to give her a
gift of wine tasting at a local winery. You could also take a
trip to a local wine shop and purchase a selection of wines so
she could have a private tasting at home. Perhaps you could
choose some artisanal cheeses and an assortment of crackers
and other fancy finger foods to go along with the wines you
have picked for her. Package it all up in a basket with
appropriate accoutrements and you have a lovely gift.

' For The Regional Cuisine Lover ' If your mom is a lover of a
specific cuisine such as Italian, French, Mexican, etc. Then
head off to the store and put together the ingredients for a
delicious meal from appetizers to desert and then include the
recipes. Using Italian as an example your menu could include a
bread salad, her favorite pasta & sauce, complementary wine,
and tiramisu for desert. Include some Italian themed items
like napkins and you are set.

' For The Tea/Coffee Lover ' A thoughtful yet easy gift for
your mother might include a pretty tea cup and saucer or a
coffee mug with meaningful images or inspirational words. Add
an assortment of tea bags or one pot coffee bags of different
verities, flavored creamers or special sugars along with a new
tea or coffee pot and maybe even a tea strainer for loose
leaves or a special coffee scoop. A favorite book included in
the package will make your gift extra special.

' For The Fresh Fruit Lover ' Does your mom love Georgia
peaches but you live in where Washington apples grow? Does she
crave Florida or California citrus but you live in Michigan
where cherries are plentiful but citrus is sparse? If your
bank account isn't rich enough to send her where her favorite
fruit grows then think about 'ordering in.' You could have her
favorite fruit shipped to her (within agricultural guidelines)
or even make a gift of fruit trees or plants for her ongoing
pleasure.

' For The Food Lover ' Another great idea is gifting a
membership to a food of the month club. There are as many clubs
as there are foods. Deserts, soups, steaks, cheese, hot sauce,
salsas, barbecue sauce, pasta and pizza. Why, there's even a
bacon of the month club. Would you rather send a full meal
instead of just one type of food? Then a dinner of the month
club might be your answer.

So, give your mother the gift of food next Mother's Day and she
will think of you fondly all year long.



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